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Ryan Jacob Paevey-Vlieger (born September 24, 1984), better known as Ryan Paevey, is an American model and actor best known for his contract role as Nathan West on the ABCsoap operaGeneral Hospital.
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Early life
Paevey was born in Torrance, California and was raised in Los Angeles as the son of Les Vlieger and Linda Paevey. He has a younger sister Kaitlyn, with whom he is very close. Paevey ran track and cross country in high school. His hobbies include video games, surfing—which he did with his dad as a child—and cooking, and his favorite food is sushi. Paevey can speak some French and Japanese and can read Japanese. Paevey is of Dutch and Indonesian on his father's side. Paevey is a self-proclaimed "nature boy." Paevey also briefly lived in Harlem.
Though Paevey did not plan to go into the entertainment industry, while in high school, he was scouted for modeling which eventually led to commercial acting. Paevey grew up working in construction with his father and bar tending. Paevey explained that he initially turned down the modeling opportunities but eventually decided to act on one.
Career
As a model, Paevey has worked opposite Katy Perry and the legendary Cher. He also worked as body double for Robin Thicke during production of the music video for Thicke's "Sex Therapy." He also appeared in Christina Aguilera's 2012 music video for Your Body as he had previously worked with the video director. He also shot a campaign for Izod. Paevey has also appeared in a Corona commercial. After working as model for quite sometime and booking commercials, Paevey was encouraged to try his hand at acting. In December 2013, Paevey joined the cast of the ABC soap opera General Hospital in the contract role of Nathan West. The gig was Paevey's first series regular role. In October 2014, Paevey joined Extra as a guest co-host. In 2015, Paevey was cast as the lead in the Hallmark Channel original movie Unleashing Mr. Darcy which premiered on January 23, 2016. In 2017, he was cast as Will Nash in the Hallmark Channel original movie Harvest Love.
Personal life
In 2016, Paevey launched a brand called Fortunate Wanderer, selling custom prints of photography from his travels, handmade jewelry, and outdoor gear. He has a motorcycle that he named "Lilith." In July 2015, Paevey was involved in a motorcycle accident that left him with a shattered wrist.
Filmography
Actor
2022
A Fabled Holiday (TV Movie) as
Anderson
2022
Two Tickets to Paradise (TV Movie) as
Josh Wyatt
2021
Coyote Creek Christmas (TV Movie) as
Dylan Bailey
2021
A Little Daytime Drama (TV Movie) as
Darin Mitchell (aka Preston)
2021
Don't Go Breaking My Heart (TV Movie) as
Ben Meyers
2020
A Timeless Christmas (TV Movie) as
Charles Whitley
2020
Matching Hearts (TV Movie) as
Daniel O'Connor
2019
Christmas at the Plaza (TV Movie) as
Nick Perrelli
2019
A Summer Romance (TV Movie) as
Richard Belmont
2019
Games People Play (TV Series) as
Bryce
- The Wrath of Grapes (2019) - Bryce
- Lover's Moon (2019) - Bryce
- Pilot (2019) - Bryce
2019
From Friend to Fiancé (TV Movie) as
Ted Cooper
2018
Hope at Christmas (TV Movie) as
Mac
2018
Marrying Mr. Darcy as
Donovan Darcy
2018
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (TV Series) as
Victor Lake
- Show Me Going (2018) - Victor Lake
2013
General Hospital (TV Series) as
Nathan West
2017
Harvest Love (TV Movie) as
Will
2017
Locked In (TV Movie) as
Draven
2016
Unleashing Mr. Darcy (TV Movie) as
Donovan Darcy
2013
The Client List (TV Series) as
Simon
- What Part of No? (2013) - Simon
2012
Christina Aguilera: Your Body (Music Video) as
Love Interest
2012
4 Dead Girls: The Soul Taker as
Jonathan
2011
The Girl with the Gloves (Short) as
Tom
2010
Toni Braxton: Hands Tied (Music Video) as
Guy shooting pool
2009
Robin Thicke: Sex Therapy (Music Video) as
Ryan Paevey
Producer
2020
To the Moon and Back (Short) (executive producer)
2018
Slate. (Short) (executive producer)
Miscellaneous
2011
Birds of a Feather (production assistant)
Soundtrack
2020
A Timeless Christmas (TV Movie) (performer: "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" - uncredited)
2019
Christmas at the Plaza (TV Movie) (performer: "Jingle Bells" - uncredited)
Self
2022
Hearts of Stars (TV Series) as
Self
- A Romadrama Christmas in Chicago (2022) - Self
- Ryan Paevey, Part 1 - Self
2021
Ok! TV (TV Series) as
Self
- Holiday Movie Special (2021) - Self
- Episode #9.17 (2021) - Self
- Episode #8.101 (2021) - Self
- Episode #8.99 (2021) - Self
2016
Home & Family (TV Series) as
Self
- Ryan Paevey/Lolo Jones/Chadwick Boyd (2021) - Self
- Erin Cahill/Ryan Paevy/Sam Acho (2020) - Self
- Ryan Paevey/Joan Collins/Sarayu Blue (2020) - Self
- Pat Boone/Mandy Merriman (2020) - Self (uncredited)